About the Author

"I am passionate about Technology in Training and Education"

Education is our future, and technology is a critical component in enabling both Training and Education (T&E). I am currently studying a Doctorate in Information Technology at Stratford University. My goal is to become and expert in helping organizations identify the best types, and uses of technology, for their T&E requirements.

Hello,​I am Juan Gallego, the son of Spanish parents that emigrated to Canada in the early 1960s and settled Brantford, Ontario, Canada, where I was raised. As a young man I was always interested in the military and was introduced to the Canadian Armed Forces through the Army Cadets, and as a Reservist NCO in the Royal Canadian Artillery. After high school, I joined the Canadian Armed Forces, where I am a serving Lieutenant Colonel. My professional career of 33+ years is with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a military pilot and staff officer. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

From 2014 to present, I have served at the Inter-American Defense College (Washington, DC), where I am the Library and Learning Center Manager; Advanced Research and Writing Course Instructor; and Licensure and Accreditation Manager.

US Air Force (USAF), 552 Air Control Wing, Oklahoma City as an Aircraft Captain on the E3 SENTRY (AWACS). During this tour in 2008, I flew 400 combat hours on the supporting Operations IRAQI & ENDURING FREEDOM (Iraq & Afghanistan).

Education:

2017 – Stratford University (Falls Church, VA): Student in the Dr. of Business Administration/Information Technology

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Another way of looking at it - Training versus Education

Merriam-Webster (2016) defines learning as “…gaining knowledge or skill…” This definition encapsulates both Education which is about gaining knowledge and understanding, whereas Training focuses on teaching a skill.

While these three words are often used interchangeably, they are not synonymous, or as Professor Peter Rickman (2004) suggests; "There is a big difference between sex education and sex training."